Carolyn and Vernon Madden El vs Stephen F Austin H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
924 students
Stephen F Austin H S
Sugar Land · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,655 students
| Measure | Carolyn and Vernon Madden El Richmond, Texas | Stephen F Austin H S Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 4,686 | #306 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #3823 of 50,301 | #4411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 924 | 2,655 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 2,655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Richmond | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolyn and Vernon Madden El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 65.5).
- •Carolyn and Vernon Madden El does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Carolyn and Vernon Madden El does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Carolyn and Vernon Madden El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 36.6%).
- •Carolyn and Vernon Madden El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.1).
- •Stephen F Austin H S is the larger school with 2,655 students compared with 924.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carolyn and Vernon Madden El better than Stephen F Austin H S?
On the Success Index (US), Carolyn and Vernon Madden El ranks higher (82.1 vs 65.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carolyn and Vernon Madden El and Stephen F Austin H S?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El: 924. Stephen F Austin H S: 2,655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn and Vernon Madden El and Stephen F Austin H S rank in Texas?
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El is 234th of 4,686 and Stephen F Austin H S is 306th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).